GET HOTTTT!! WITH GHOST PEPPPERS!! DC MARKET ONLY AT EASTERN MARKET THIS WEEK!

PLEASE JOIN US AT EASTERN MARKET THIS WEEK! WE WILL NOT BE AT PATRIOT’S PLAZA THIS WEEK OR NEXT, RESUMING NEXT WEEK. THANK YOU!!

HERE ARE THE HIGHLIGHTS:

Produce

corn – ask diego for his awesome grilled corn recipe!

sugar cube cantaloupe

carrots

mexican squash

heirloom tomatoes

tomatillos – great cooked or raw. key ingredient in salsa verde

basil

ghost peppers – these used to be the world’s hottest peppers so please use extreme care. They can be amazing and if you are a chili head you will be jumping for joy. Please do not give to children, sensitive stomachs, or elderly. We know you are adults, so we have chosen to offer these in the share, but do prepare smartly as you can cause yourself serious damage otherwise. Here’s 7 Must Follow Rules for ghost peppers. Here’s some safety info from Bustle, and some recipes so you can actually eat them:For those of you who have not clicked thru the 7 Must Follow Rules, I am not joking. PLEASE READ: “Ghost peppers are so hot that the Indian military announced plans in 2010 to use the peppers in “chili grenades” to combat terrorists. So, needless to say, you do not want this stuff to get on your skin or on delicate membranes like the inside of your nose or eyes. When you’re handling ghost peppers, wear gloves to protect your hands, and be careful not to touch your face or eyes. Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly, and clean your cooking equipment carefully. If you’re grinding the peppers in a food processor or blender, be careful to avoid inhaling any dust that may arise; it may be a good idea to wear goggles.”

In reply to Betty Saxman. Hi Betty -- I am so sorry that I am just seeing your message now. We have weekly pickup at our CSA Market, and BW at the Surreywood drop on Midlothian turnpike behind Fresh to Frozen. Let me know if I can help you more -- our email for the […]